Together with air, water is arguably the planet’s most important natural resource. Functioning water systems are one of the technological pillars of civilization, which often means a water crisis is a matter of life or death. Today, about 2 billion people lack access to safe drinking water, and about half the world’s population experiences severe water scarcity for at least
AFP UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Friday delivered an urgent call for the world to modify and safeguard water resources to avert conflict and ensure future global prosperity. Water is "the most precious common good," and "needs to be at the center of the global political agenda," Guterres said at the end of a three-day UN conference that experts said held a measure of promise. "All of humanity's hopes for the future depend, in some way, on charting a new science-based course to bring the water action agenda to life," Guterres said.
(This March 24 story has been corrected to change Veolia investment to $1.5 billion from $1.7 billion the in final paragraph) By Isla Binnie NEW YORK .
(This March 24 story has been corrected to change Veolia investment to $1.5 billion from $1.7 billion the in final paragraph) By Isla Binnie NEW YORK .
AFP UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Friday delivered an urgent call for the world to modify and safeguard water resources to avert conflict and ensure future global prosperity. Water is "the most precious common good," and "needs to be at the center of the global political agenda," Guterres said at the end of a three-day UN conference that experts said held a measure of promise. "All of humanity's hopes for the future depend, in some way, on charting a new science-based course to bring the water action agenda to life," Guterres said.